The last two days feel frozen. Frozen feelings. Stuck in a rut. But yet incredibly busy. As I have shared before, I struggle at times with fighting those "demons at noonday." This is one of those times. Intellectually I can fight. I know what's needed. I pray. I listen and search. I want some answers.… Continue reading Struggles
Letter Writing is Golden
We are harried as we arrive home from work or school or maybe it was a trip to Costco with our kids. We pull up to the mailbox completely uninterested, but it is a necessity. We pull out the mail and there on top is an envelope that in unusual. It is handwritten, stamped and… Continue reading Letter Writing is Golden
Heavens Declare
One of the things I have discovered I need to do is seek to see God all around. When trying to remember the joy of the Resurrection it helps to remember God is "every where present and filling all things". When reading Psalm 18/19:1 I was reminded of this fact. I have tried to become… Continue reading Heavens Declare
Maxim Week 48
Do nothing for anyone that they can and should do for themselves. It is not charitable to do things for others that they should be doing for themselves. We rob them of their life when we do that. So we should help people to do what they have to do themselves and not do it… Continue reading Maxim Week 48
Resurrection Sunday
It's Sunday! Here is your weekly dose, your reminder, of the Resurrection! Christ is Risen! Everyday! Have a very blessed Sunday. May He Who illumines all, fill you with His joy this day and all week to come!
The Cause of Joy
I have this fascination with the word "Joy". Being that is the life blood of my prayers and goals for myself, whenever I see the word "joy" in a song or verse or, well, just about anywhere, I perk up and pay attention. I might learn something that will help me on my path, on… Continue reading The Cause of Joy
Dormition
Mary. The Virgin Mother of God. The Theotokos. She is known by many names. When I was growing up the only thing I knew of her was from my Catholic friends and my ignorant mind seemed to think that they just worshiped Mary and that just seemed wrong. Fast forward 40 years and I know… Continue reading Dormition
You Must Not Sorrow
As promised, let's take a look at what St. Seraphim had to say about idleness and despondency. Continuing in the same paragraph we read yesterday about acquiring peace St. Seraphim touches on despondency. In the same way the Saint warned about struggles with despondency, "You should throw off despondency, and strive to have a joyful… Continue reading You Must Not Sorrow
Saint Seraphim
My inspiration. My mentor. St. Seraphim of Sarov is an incredible follower of Christ and if only I could emulate his life even partially. I came across a new book about him and am thoroughly enjoying it. It is incredibly rich with stories of his life. St. Seraphim Wonderworker of Sarov and His Spiritual Inheritance… Continue reading Saint Seraphim
Maxim Week 47
Give advice to others only when asked to do so or when it is your duty to do so. This is very important. You don’t go around giving free advice or counsel. If people ask us, we tell them. I was asked, “Father Tom, say some things on Ancient Faith Radio. I say: “Okay, cause… Continue reading Maxim Week 47
Kindler of Joy! 